September 9, 2003
Lock 2 - Waterford

So much for the Erie Canal for us. It was a ride. It was easier and more pleasant than I have anticipated it. We didn't care much for the motoring all the time, however, and I am looking forward for Afterblue to become a sailing ship again some time tomorrow.

We stayed in Waterford for another day. We took this extra time to update this website - since we have an internet access less than 100 feet away from the boat, and I also took some time to reinforce deck under the starboard side winch. It was showing some cracks and mindful of the boat's age I have applied another coat of fiberglass mat under it. To get to that spot I had to unfortunately cut off some of the interior mold, but at least it was in not so visible spot. Johannes, bless his heart, did the laundry - much appreciated event in our journey and also got some groceries.

Throughout the day we also got some time off from each other. Johannes had some visions at the Hudson River and I went for a lovely walk down the river in the evening. No visions here. Yet.

(M)